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PROVOCATEURS AND PEACEMAKERS - Science • Philosophy • History • Psychology • Current Affairs • Spirituality • Christianity • Atheism —> Provocative Discussion
* Want to hear differing viewpoints in rational dialogue?
* Want deep discussion on issues that matter?
* Want to make friends across the aisle?
Come exploring with us at our next meeting of The Provocateurs. We meet every 2nd an 4th Friday of the month (2nd Friday for our Topic Night, 4th Friday for our Lazy Readers Night). We have no trouble being provocative — our main rule is that we give everyone a chance to talk and hear them with respect. Come to learn — and to give us a piece of your mind.
Also, for online discussion during the week, jump on our P&P Discord server:
If you’re new to Discord, go to discord.com to open an account.
If you’re new to our P&P Discord group, join us at: https://discord.gg/tS3ejMqmsh
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Upcoming events
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LAZY READERS — AUGUST!
McKeever's Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St Space 19601, Lenexa, KS, USFor those who like lively conversations, and for nosy people who don't have time to read it all, but want to know it all:
LAZY READERS — August!
Join us to tell us about whatever you've been reading — we'll discuss that and what everyone else is reading too.
RSVP on this page.
Subjects can include just about anything: fiction or non-fiction, history, science, philosophy, psychology, the arts, humor, religion or atheism, etc. Books or blogs or articles or editorials.
Come to talk or come to listen. No pressure, just friendly fun.
We'll give everyone who wants a few minutes to explain what they've been reading, and another few minutes for everyone to ask questions and discuss. We always learn a ton. Come make new friends and learn something new about what they’ve been reading.See you Friday!
Debbie HakeAfterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
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Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.
WANT MORE DISCUSSION, DURING THE WEEK?: Just a reminder that we can continue our discussion of this event (or anything else) on our P&P Discord server. Here's how to use it:
- If you’re new to Discord, go to discord.com to open an account.
- If you’re new to our P&P Discord group, join us at: https://discord.gg/tS3ejMqmsh
- If you joined us on Discord earlier, find Provocateurs & Peacemakers at: discord.com.16 attendees
I Was Born Under a Wandering Star
McKeever's Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St Space 19601, Lenexa, KS, US"I Was Born Under a Wandering Star" (or, "Do Flying Donkeys Exist?")
presented by our very own Don Bell!
"if I get to heaven tie me to a tree. Or else I'll get to wanderin
and you know where I will be!"
In the thought of psychologist Thomas Gilovich is it possible
to know or consider possible what isn't so and does this
illustrate the fallibility of human reasoning?
Questions:
1. Are we limited to the scientific method of seeing reality
2. Is living well a matter of correcting and using data?
3. Is there a place for metaphysics?
4. Do people believe in things and ideas that are not true?
5. Are some things possible in our universe but not seen on earth?
6. Are some things or ideas not possible anywhere?
When and Where = 7:00PM Fri. 14 August 2026 - Price Chopper, Lenexa, Kansas.
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Don Bell
Don was born in Pittsburg. PA in 1936. He grew up in Birmingham AL, before moving to Missouri in 1977 and later to Kansas in 1993.
Don has an extensive theological education, earning a B.A. from Baylor University, a Bachelor of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Seminary, and a Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Columbia Seminary.
He served as a minister in the Presbyterian Church for 32 years before moving onto non-religious work. He was avidly involved in civil rights and a member of the Kansas Atheist MovementSee you Friday!
Afterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
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Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started. But be sure to join us by 6:55, if you can, so we can start right at 7:00.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.WANT MORE DISCUSSION, DURING THE WEEK?: Just a reminder that we can continue our discussion of this event (or anything else) on our P&P Discord server. Here's how to use it:
If you’re new to Discord, go to discord.com to open an account.
If you’re new to our P&P Discord group, join us at: https://discord.gg/tS3ejMqmsh
If you joined us on Discord earlier, find Provocateurs & Peacemakers at: discord.com.11 attendeesLAZY READERS — SEPTEMBER!
McKeever's Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St Space 19601, Lenexa, KS, USFor those who like lively conversations, and for nosy people who don't have time to read it all, but want to know it all:
LAZY READERS — September!
Join us to tell us about whatever you've been reading — we'll discuss that and what everyone else is reading too.
RSVP on this page.
Subjects can include just about anything: fiction or non-fiction, history, science, philosophy, psychology, the arts, humor, religion or atheism, etc. Books or blogs or articles or editorials.
Come to talk or come to listen. No pressure, just friendly fun.
We'll give everyone who wants a few minutes to explain what they've been reading, and another few minutes for everyone to ask questions and discuss. We always learn a ton. Come make new friends and learn something new about what they’ve been reading.See you Friday!
Debbie HakeAfterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
***
Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started.
All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.
WANT MORE DISCUSSION, DURING THE WEEK?: Just a reminder that we can continue our discussion of this event (or anything else) on our P&P Discord server. Here's how to use it:
- If you’re new to Discord, go to discord.com to open an account.
- If you’re new to our P&P Discord group, join us at: https://discord.gg/tS3ejMqmsh
- If you joined us on Discord earlier, find Provocateurs & Peacemakers at: discord.com.6 attendees
Quiz Night!
McKeever's Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St Space 19601, Lenexa, KS, USQuiz Night
"Let's Embarrass Ourselves"
MC'ed by our very own Captain Joy- How much useless(?) knowledge do you possess?
- Are you a gracious winner/loser?
- Do you enjoy fabulous prizes?
The 2nd of P&P's threefold raison d'être is: "to create friendships that can weather our differences". That will be the primary goal of Quiz Night. That and being humbled or vindicated by your woeful or superlative performance in answering quiz questions.
The quiz questions will cover eight topics (that we use to categorize our Lazy Readers books): Science, History, Religion, Psychology, Sociology, Fiction, Politics, Philosophy.
The winning team or individual will be eligible to win a fabulous prize. (Note that "fabulous" is highly subjective.)
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Captain Joy
aka Christopher Miller
His authority to MC Quiz Night comes from Fred, Kent, Debbie and Will; he has no bonafide quiz credentials.See you Friday!
Christopher (Captain Joy) - & Fred (Crash)Afterwards: We'll continue our conversations over drinks and food at the Blue Moose.
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Come early between 6:45 and 6:55 p.m. to chat and make new friends before we get started.All attendees are expected to follow the P&P Code of Conduct, so all can feel safe while we have a great time.
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